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High School Musical

  • TV Movie
  • 2006
  • TV-G
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
107K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,208
293
Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Ashley French, Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron, and Lucas Grabeel in High School Musical (2006)
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Pop MusicalTeen RomanceComedyDramaFamilyMusicMusicalRomance

A popular high school athlete and an academically gifted girl get roles in the school musical and develop a friendship that threatens East High's social order.A popular high school athlete and an academically gifted girl get roles in the school musical and develop a friendship that threatens East High's social order.A popular high school athlete and an academically gifted girl get roles in the school musical and develop a friendship that threatens East High's social order.

  • Director
    • Kenny Ortega
  • Writer
    • Peter Barsocchini
  • Stars
    • Zac Efron
    • Vanessa Hudgens
    • Ashley French
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    107K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,208
    293
    • Director
      • Kenny Ortega
    • Writer
      • Peter Barsocchini
    • Stars
      • Zac Efron
      • Vanessa Hudgens
      • Ashley French
    • 808User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 10 wins & 19 nominations total

    Videos37

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    Joshua Bassett and Sofia Wylie Ask Each Other Anything
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    Photos190

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    Top Cast68

    Zac Efron
    Zac Efron
    • Troy Bolton
    Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens
    • Gabriella Montez
    • (as Vanessa Anne Hudgens)
    Ashley French
    Ashley French
    • Sharpay Evans
    • (as Ashley Tisdale)
    Lucas Grabeel
    Lucas Grabeel
    • Ryan Evans
    Corbin Bleu
    Corbin Bleu
    • Chad Danforth
    Monique Coleman
    Monique Coleman
    • Taylor McKessie
    Bart Johnson
    Bart Johnson
    • Coach Jack Bolton
    Alyson Reed
    Alyson Reed
    • Ms. Darbus
    Chris Warren
    Chris Warren
    • Zeke Baylor
    • (as Chris Warren Jr.)
    Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin
    • Kelsi Nielsen
    Ryne Sanborn
    Ryne Sanborn
    • Jason Cross
    Socorro Herrera
    • Mrs. Montez
    Joey Miyashima
    Joey Miyashima
    • Principal Matsui
    Dutch Whitlock
    • Skater Dude #1
    Ryan Templeman
    • Skater Dude #2
    Irene Santiago
    Irene Santiago
    • Chem Teacher
    • (as Irene Santiago-Baron)
    Leslie Wing
    Leslie Wing
    • Mrs. Bolton
    • (as Leslie Pomeroy)
    Joyce Cohen
    Joyce Cohen
    • Librarian
    • Director
      • Kenny Ortega
    • Writer
      • Peter Barsocchini
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews808

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The movie was filmed at East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Students still use Sharpay's pink locker.
    • Goofs
      When Troy and Gabriella swap phone numbers after New Year's, Troy takes a photo of Gabriella by pointing the back of his phone and clicking. Troy's phone is a Nokia 6260, where the camera lens is located at the side of the phone.
    • Quotes
      • Gabrilla Montez: [about singing previously] Well, you sound like you've done a lot of singing, too.
      • Troy Bolton: Yeah, my showerhead is very impressed with me.
    • Crazy credits
      After the end credits, Sharpay runs back into the gym and runs up to Zeke and hugs him, saying she loves his cookies and wants him to make more for her.
    • Alternate versions
      A sing-along version was aired the day after its television premiere, with the words to the songs appearing at the bottom of the screen.
    • Connections
      Edited from Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Start of Something New
      Music by Stephen Flaherty
      Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
      Written by Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil
      Produced by Matthew Gerrard
      Performed by Zac Efron, Drew Seeley, and Vanessa Hudgens

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    FAQ2

    • Is this film based on a novel?
    • Is Ryan gay?

    Details

    • Release date
      • January 20, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • DisneyNOW
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • HSM
    • Filming locations
      • East High School - 840 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Disney Enterprises
      • First Street Films
      • Salty Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $4,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,746
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 4:3

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